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    Half Price Books

    3.9 (63 reviews)
    InexpensiveBookstores
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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    Abigail R.

    Always have the best experiences here. Half Price Books has books, boardgames, DVDs, Video games and so much more for sale. They have a great selection of books and everything is so well priced. The staff is incredibly sweet and helpful. I have purchased many books here and will be back for more.

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    Brian B.

    Decent prices on a large selection of some new, but mostly used, books, comics, games, calendars. Stock is well organized; store is clean and brightly lit. Large cookbook selection! You can also sell items here, but be forewarned - they seem to keep their sale prices low by offering a miserly low price for your books, cds, etc. (To tell you the truth, I haven't found any used bookstores in St Louis that offer as much as the independent bookstores in California did - maybe the market has collapsed over the past three years .). But they do pay you in cash - no credit slip nonsense. Staff were friendly and there's plenty of free parking out front. Overall, this is still the first place I'd look to find a used book that I want the same day!

    Lexie J.

    Always have the books I'm looking for at a great price compared to some of the larger retailers. And they are in great condition! Love supporting them.

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    We buy many things there and have not been disappointed. Prices are fair and I can usually find what I need.

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    8 months ago

    A good selection, polite staff, and excellent prices! It is also to park here. The only thing missing is a cat.

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    1 year ago

    If you're wanting to sell books this is not the best place. I got far better prices from the World Of Books sell your books app.

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    I always check out this place first to try to find Bibles or whatever book I need the prices great and great location

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    Their customer service is the worst I've ever experienced. My advice is to stay away from HPB and also their online services.

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    Great bookstore. Can't walk out without getting a few books! Sign up for their text messages for addition savings.

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    They have thousands of titles and the folks are helpful. Found lits of books for my granddaughter

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    4 years ago

    All the books are in good condition and there are tons of books for really cheap! It's basically a library but with cheaper books!

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    Ask the Community - Half Price Books

    Paperback books do you purchase ? I have good number, good condition and popular titles. If so can you give us an idea of pricing?

    Hi George, you would need to bring your books into one of our stores and we would be happy to provide an offer. You can learn more about the process at https://halfpricebooks.com/stuff-we-buy/ ~DF

    Do you buy self-help books? Thank you,

    Hi Susan, we would be happy to make you an offer for your self help books. You can learn more at HPB.com/how-it-works. ~DF

    Do you buy used puzzles?

    Hello M.C. We do buy complete puzzles. A buyer will look at them in order to make you a cash… Read more

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    I popped in on a whim to pass some time, and I'm glad I did. I forgot how lovely this shop is. They…read morehave an excellent selection of books, very well curated. I love how they have a section devoted to translated literature - I'm on a Japanese literature kick! I even found a book on my TBR downstairs in their used section, which felt very lucky - especially for $7! They don't have as many knick-knacks and gifty things as other indie bookstores, but I don't mind it. Sometimes I'd rather have the focus be on the books.

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